I know, to my regret, that I have no perceptions to share with others, and the duty of my life is only toward my own moral education and greatest possible perfection." "That is not enough," Paul broke in, "this self-culture in one's own study does no one any good.

For that reason I do not mind if I appear unphilosophical.

One has duties toward one's fellowmen.

One must be useful to the State, as a good citizen.

One must make money, to add to the national wealth." "Bravo, Herr Haber," said Mayboom gravely.